Leontopodium 'Blossom of Snow'

Leontopodium 'Blossom of Snow' brings the quiet romance of the Alps into the garden, without demanding a mountaineering expedition to appreciate it. This charming edelweiss forms neat clumps of narrow, grey-green leaves, their softly felted texture providing a cool, silvery foil for summer colour. Above the foliage, prolific heads of white flowers appear, each one framed by star-shaped white bracts that give Leontopodium 'Blossom of Snow' its distinctive, snow-dusted look. Compact, refined and full of character, it is a lovely choice for rock gardens, gravel planting, raised beds or the front of a sunny border, where its pale tones can catch the light.

Best in full sun and sharply drained soil, Leontopodium 'Blossom of Snow' is happiest where conditions are lean rather than lush, so there is no need to fuss over it too much. Its crisp white bracts and muted foliage combine beautifully with thyme, alpine pinks, dwarf grasses and other drought-tolerant perennials, creating a naturalistic scheme with a touch of mountain poise. Leontopodium 'Blossom of Snow' also works well in containers, particularly with gravel mulch to keep the crown dry and show off the foliage. Elegant rather than showy, Leontopodium alpinum 'Blossom of Snow' offers lasting texture, pollinator-friendly flowers and a cool, collected beauty that feels wonderfully timeless.